Santa Rosa Community Newsletter 02/28
Mark your calendars! Capstone Presentations
Friday, February 28th, 2025, 8:45am- 4:00pm
Our Senior class is taking the stage to showcase their incredible career experiences during this all-day event. Come cheer them on as we celebrate their journey and all the amazing accomplishments they’ve achieved throughout high school. Professional dress required. A reception to follow afterwards.
Summer Internship Alert
Explore Healthcare Careers This Summer! The 2025 Summer Health Careers Institute (SHCI), presented by SRJC Health Sciences & HSI STEM Avanzando, is a 3-unit, credit-based course (HLC120) for rising high school seniors and college freshmen. 📅 Dates: June 16 – July 10, 2025
🔬 Hands-on Learning: Lectures, labs, clinical experiences
📜 Certifications: Earn credentials & explore career pathways
📈 Career Insights: Job trends, education, and licensure info
Apply April 5 – May 5, 2025! No counselor recommendation is needed. Enrollment is first-come, first-served—submit all required documents to receive an add code.
Ways to Get Involved
March 6th at 6:30 pm: Prospective Parent Info Night
Know someone interested in QFHS? Refer them to our Info Night! You could earn a $500 referral bonus if they enroll!
Save the Date
March 12th – College Fair
March 14th – Theater Play at 6pm
March 27th – Open House
April 10th – Incoming Students Preview Day
Lunar New Year
A big Thank You to Trystan and his family for setting up some very special visitors to the campus on Friday February 7th – traditional lion dancers for the Lunar New Year! As well as some delicious traditional gimbap rolls, sesame balls, nectarines, and chocolate coins for good luck!
Attention Senior Parents:
10,000 Degrees scholarship application portal now open!
Priority deadline: March 3rd. Please see Mrs. Carpenter or Ms.Perez for additional support!
ACT Preparation
Attention 9th-11th graders: The Spring ACT Test will be administered on April 8th at Quest. The best preperation is to focus on practicing strategies specific to this exam. This will help you gain familiarity with the test, improve your timing, and discover the methods that work best for you. To help out, we have rounded up some of the top ACT test prep services available:
Best Online ACT Prep Classes & Resources (free and paid)
1. The ACT – Free
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- The organization that administers the ACT is an excellent resource for students preparing for the exam. The ACT offers a guide detailing test-taking strategies, section-specific tips, and insight into the test’s contents. The ACT also makes sample tests available, allowing students to get firsthand experience with an actual exam before taking the real thing.
2. Princeton Review – Free and Paid Options
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- The Princeton Review is one of the most recognized test prep companies, especially when it comes to study books. They also offer free paper & pencil ACT practice tests, proctored by Princeton Review teachers at their testing and classroom centers. You can also find free online strategy sessions, or pay to take an ACT class.
3. Kaplan – Free and Paid Options
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- Kaplan is another major player in test prep. They also offer free ACT practice and free online bootcamps, along with paid options.
